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Lamb vs. Bratwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Lamb and Bratwurst

  • Lamb has more Selenium, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Iron, and Phosphorus, however, Bratwurst has more Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Bratwurst is 34% higher.
  • Bratwurst has 2 times less Vitamin B3 than Lamb. Lamb has 6.66mg of Vitamin B3, while Bratwurst has 3.11mg.
  • Bratwurst is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked and Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Lamb
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 5.1% 27% 71% 40% 122% 81% 9.4% 2.9% 144%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 2.1% 25% 38% 27% 67% 56% 111% 5.3% 77%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +53.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +142.9%
Contains more IronIron +88%
Contains more CopperCopper +48.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +80.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +44.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +87.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +86.4%
~equal in Potassium ~283mg

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Lamb
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 2.8% 3% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 319% 12% 14% 51%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 95% 49% 58% 41% 46% 334% 0% 3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +114.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +350%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +53.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.69mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~2.67µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
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25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
12% 26% 2% 57% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 26.34 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 56.65 g
Other: 2.81 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +101%
Contains more FatsFats +25.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +242.7%
~equal in Water ~56.65g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
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46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.51 g
39% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.08 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.58 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -31.1%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~8g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~1.58g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lamb Bratwurst
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Bratwurst Opinion
Calories 294kcal 297kcal Bratwurst
Protein 24.52g 12.2g Lamb
Fats 20.94g 26.34g Bratwurst
Net carbs 0g 2g Bratwurst
Carbs 0g 2g Bratwurst
Cholesterol 97mg 78mg Bratwurst
Vitamin D 2IU Lamb
Magnesium 23mg 15mg Lamb
Calcium 17mg 7mg Lamb
Potassium 310mg 283mg Lamb
Iron 1.88mg 1mg Lamb
Copper 0.119mg 0.08mg Lamb
Zinc 4.46mg 2.47mg Lamb
Phosphorus 188mg 130mg Lamb
Sodium 72mg 848mg Lamb
Vitamin E 0.14mg Lamb
Vitamin D 0.1µg Lamb
Manganese 0.022mg 0.041mg Bratwurst
Selenium 26.4µg 14.1µg Lamb
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.38mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.213mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 3.11mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 0.69mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.2mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 2.67µg Bratwurst
Vitamin K 4.6µg Lamb
Folate 18µg 4µg Lamb
Choline 93.7mg Lamb
Saturated Fat 8.83g 6.08g Bratwurst
Monounsaturated Fat 8.82g 8g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 1.58g Bratwurst
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.107mg Lamb
Threonine 1.05mg 0.465mg Lamb
Isoleucine 1.183mg 0.485mg Lamb
Leucine 1.908mg 0.81mg Lamb
Lysine 2.166mg 0.903mg Lamb
Methionine 0.629mg 0.364mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 0.405mg Lamb
Valine 1.323mg 0.464mg Lamb
Histidine 0.777mg 0.395mg Lamb

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lamb Bratwurst
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
48%
Bratwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
42%
Bratwurst

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 776mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb
Lamb is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.75g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/nutrients
  2. Bratwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172956/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.